Is a CSP legally required in Ontario?

Under the OHSA and O.Reg. 213/91 (Construction Projects), the constructor must ensure a safety program is in place. While the regulation does not prescribe a specific document format, a written CSP is the standard of practice to demonstrate due diligence and is required for COR certification.

How often should a CSP be updated?

The CSP should be treated as a living document. Update it whenever a new trade mobilizes, a significant hazard is introduced, or after any serious incident. At minimum, review monthly on active projects.

Can one CSP cover multiple projects?

A generic template can serve as a starting point, but each project must have a site-specific CSP addressing the unique hazards, trades, site layout, and emergency procedures for that location. A copy-paste approach fails audits.

What standard governs LOTO in Ontario?

O.Reg. 851 (Industrial Establishments) s.75 requires measures to prevent equipment startup during maintenance. CSA Z460 "Control of Hazardous Energy" is the referenced standard of practice. Federally regulated workplaces follow Canada Labour Code Part II.

How often must LOTO procedures be audited?

CSA Z460 requires at least an annual audit of the LOTO program. Each procedure should be observed at least once per year. Any equipment modification, incident, or near-miss involving energy isolation should trigger an immediate review.

OH&S Audit & Gap Analysis Ontario

Independent OH&S management system audit against COR, CSA Z1000, ISO 45001, or OHSA requirements. Identifies gaps with a prioritized remediation roadmap.

How is an OH&S audit different from a workplace inspection?

An inspection is a point-in-time check of physical conditions: housekeeping, PPE, guarding. An OH&S audit is a systematic review of your entire safety management system: policies, procedures, training records, incident data, JHSC minutes, and program implementation. Audits assess whether your system is effective, not just whether the floor is clean today.

Key Deliverables

Comprehensive OH&S audit report
Element-by-element scoring against chosen standard
Compliance gap register with risk rankings
Prioritized remediation action plan
Document review findings (policies, SWPs, training records)

What standards do you audit against?

We audit against whichever standard is most relevant to your situation: COR (IHSA/ACSA/BCCSA) for certification readiness, CSA Z1000 for Canadian best practice, ISO 45001:2018 for international alignment, or provincial OHSA requirements for basic compliance. Many clients combine two standards in a single audit.

Compliance	OHSA, O.Reg 213/91, CSA Z462
Coverage	All Canadian provinces
Tiers	Basic, Standard, Premium